February 1, 201511 yr Author Virginia may win this one, but if I'm a Cavaliers fan, I'm really worried about my team's ability to shut the door on teams. They've had Duke dead to rights, but haven't been able to really push it out. Now Duke is only down 8 with 8:00 left, Devils ball.
February 1, 201511 yr Virginia may win this one, but if I'm a Cavaliers fan, I'm really worried about my team's ability to shut the door on teams. They've had Duke dead to rights, but haven't been able to really push it out. Now Duke is only down 8 with 8:00 left, Devils ball. With their offense they will never be able to fully put someone away IMO.
February 1, 201511 yr Author I know UVA's defense is a big part of it, but this is an awful shooting night for Duke. They'll usually hit some of the looks they've had, but I'm sure it's also tough to get going and feel like you are in a rhythm when a team defends you as well as Virginia has.
February 1, 201511 yr Trying to stay optimistic here. Good news is Duke can fill it up quick from any where. Bad news, I dont see it happening.
February 1, 201511 yr Author With their offense they will never be able to fully put someone away IMO. Agree completely. They need more balance because they defend well enough to crush teams. At some point in tournament play, you are going to have to be able to score the ball. I don't know how Virginia responds to a team blitzing them with an early 10-12 point run where they just make some shots.
February 1, 201511 yr I know UVA's defense is a big part of it, but this is an awful shooting night for Duke. They'll usually hit some of the looks they've had, but I'm sure it's also tough to get going and feel like you are in a rhythm when a team defends you as well as Virginia has. I'm so frustrated watching Duke throw up the rock tonight. Its painful to watch.
February 1, 201511 yr They are playing Okafor really good in this one. Good game plan for him. He is doubled so fast it's unreal. I'm really impressed with how quick they collapse on him.
February 1, 201511 yr Author Perfect example: Duke is again down 4. Against a team who as just a "pretty good" offensive team, that lead could be as many as 20.
February 1, 201511 yr Author They are playing Okafor really good in this one. Good game plan for him. Agreed, but I also feel like the refs have been generous enough with how much they let go on the bodying when he's trying to get position.
February 1, 201511 yr Perfect example: Duke is again down 4. Against a team who as just a "pretty good" offensive team, that lead could be as many as 20. I'm on the WATCHESPN app at work and about 2 minutes behind you :lol2:
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